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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,247.01, 1,719.27 and 853.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,247.01, 1,719.27 and 853.35 is: 1,176.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,247.01 : 1,719.27 = 853.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,247.01/1,719.27 = 853.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,247.01x = 1,719.27 × 853.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,247.01x = 1,467,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467,139.05/1,247.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,176.53

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